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IDT Introduces Ultra-Low Power Timing Solutions For Ultra-Mobile PCS, Extending Battery Life

Publication date on this website: 04/07/2008

Category: Active Components

Company: Napier Partnership

Summary:

Key Points:
• Customised timing devices operate from 1.5V, extending battery life for ultra-mobile computing
• Wireless range extended through reduction in electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference
• Over 50% smaller than existing devices

Full Text:
July 2008 I777uk IDT Introduces Ultra-Low Power Timing Solutions For Ultra-Mobile PCS, Extending Battery Life Key Points: • Customised timing devices operate from 1.5V, extending battery life for ultra-mobile computing • Wireless range extended through reduction in electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference • Over 50% smaller than existing devices IDT® (Integrated Device Technology, Inc.), a leading provider of essential mixed signal semiconductor solutions that enrich the digital media experience, announces the availability of a family of ultra-low-power timing devices designed for use in ultra-mobile PCs (UMPCs). These ultra-low-power timing devices minimally require 1.5V power supply, as opposed to the 3.3V for standard timing devices, helping extend the battery life of the UMPC. The IDT UMPC timing devices also help extend the wireless signal range of the UMPC and improve the bandwidth, resulting in faster data transfer rates and improving the end user´s mobile Internet experience. They do this by supporting spread spectrum for reducing electromagnetic interference (EMI) and supporting programmable slew rate for reducing radio frequency interference (RFI). The IDT UMPC timing devices feature a 6mm by 6mm micro lead frame (MLF) package, making it 56 percent smaller than standard 8mm by 8mm packages, offering IDT customers a significantly reduced footprint on the board, thus reducing the overall size of the UMPC. IDT also features pin-compatible UMPC timing devices for automotive and industrial applications. These devices are designed for use in applications such as automotive infotainment, embedded and automation systems that require an industrial operating temperature range (-40°C to +85°C). The IDT family of UMPC timing devices (the 9UM9000 series and the 9UM700 series) is currently shipping in production and is available in 32 pins to 56 pins with QFN and SSOP packages. For additional information on the devices, visit www.idt.com/go/UMPC. IDT is a leading provider of timing solutions for communication, storage, industrial and digital consumer applications. The IDT portfolio of silicon timing devices offers differentiated solution elements, such as programmable platform, precision technology, advanced I/O and stratum-compliant synchronisation. Specific families include devices for clock generation, programmable skew, zero delay and non-Phase Locked Loop (PLL)-based clock fan-out. For additional information on IDT timing solutions, visit www.idt.com/go/timing. About IDT With the goal of continuously improving the digital media experience, IDT integrates its fundamental semiconductor heritage with essential innovation, developing and delivering low-power, mixed-signal solutions that solve customer problems. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., IDT has design, manufacturing and sales facilities throughout the world. **Ends** <

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Note to editors: For further information, please contact: Carolyn Robinson, IDT USA Tel: +1 408 284 8515 Email: carolyn.robinson@idt.com Debbie Norton, Napier Tel: +44 1243 531123 Email: debbie@napier.co.uk I777uk IDT, the IDT logo and PanelPort are trademarks or registered trademarks of Integrated Device Technology, Inc. All other brands, product names and marks are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks used to identify products or services of their respective owners.